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Churrasco (slow-grilled and -roasted meat), one of the most famous foods of Brazil, originated in Rio Grande do Sul. But the cuisine is eclectic here in cowboy country, and rice and beans sit on southern tables beside Italian and German dishes, thanks to the South's many European immigrants. Look for barreado, a dish from coast
Churrasco (slow-grilled and -roasted meat), one of the most famous foods of Brazil, originated in Rio Grande do Sul. But the cuisine is eclectic here in cowboy country, and rice and beans sit on southern tables beside Italian and German dishes, thanks to the South's ma
Churrasco (slow-grilled and -roasted meat), one of the most famous foods of Brazil, originated in Rio Grande do Sul. Bu
Churrasco (slow-grilled and -roasted meat), one of the most famous foods of Brazil, originated in Rio Grande do Sul. But the cuisine is eclectic here in cowboy country, and rice and beans sit on southern tables beside Italian and German dishes, thanks to the South's many European immigrants. Look for barreado, a dish from coastal Paraná made by stewing beef, bacon, potatoes, and spices for hours in a clay pot made airtight with moistened manioc flour. Café colonial is the elaborate 5 pm tea—with breads, pies, and German kuchen—popular among the Germans in the South.
You may be surprised at the quality and authenticity of the Northern Italian cuisine at this small restaurant in Porto Alegre. Among many excellent choices are garganelli (a variety of pasta from Emilia-Romagna) with salmon in wine sauce and fettuccine nere (fettuccine with a black tinge of squid ink) with caviar sauce. A house novelty is the Italian-gaúcho risotto, made with sun-dried meat, tomatoes, and squash. The decor is sober, with candlelit tables and cream drapes covering most of the walls.
Rua Mata Bacelar 210, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90540-150, Brazil
Porto Alegre's best-known restaurant has been in business at the same spot, steps from city hall at the Mercado Público, since 1889. The walls are covered with Portuguese tiles, antiques, and period photographs exalting those early days. The restaurant is a popular happy-hour spot for politicians and businesspeople. The menu varies daily from beef to fish dishes. One of the highlights is the large Brazilian grey mullet stuffed with shrimp (served Friday and Saturday).
Rua Borges de Medeiros 85, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90020-020, Brazil
The decor may not be distinguished at this restaurant, but the ample windows overlooking Rio Mampituba create the perfect setting for a fine dinner. Seafood, either grilled or stewed, is the specialty here. Try the camarão na moranga (shrimp in a squash puree).
Rua Cristovão Colombo 255, Torres, Rio Grande do Sul, 95560-000, Brazil
Recommended for those on a budget, Baviera is essentially a pizzeria, but the menu also includes Brazilian-style steak (thin-cut fillet, usually rare), grilled chicken, and hamburgers, with most dishes serving two. The restaurant, in the basement of an imposing house on a hillside, has an Italian cantina look, with wine barrels at the entrance, rustic wood furniture, and candlelighted tables.
Rua Augusto Stellfeld 18, Curitiba, Paraná, 80410-140, Brazil
Be ready for a hearty feast: this highly regarded restaurant serves a prix-fixe Italian menu with galeto al primo canto (crispy grilled chicken) and a large selection of pasta dishes. Accompaniments include cappelletti soup, polenta, and radicci (a green-leaf salad).
Km 221.7, RS 470, Bento Gonçalves, Rio Grande do Sul, 95700-000, Brazil
This small, family-run, buffet-style restaurant specializes in the traditional dish most associated with Paraná State: the barreado (meat stew simmered in a sealed clay pot). Because barreado takes 24 hours to cook, you must order it a day in advance. The prix-fixe menu includes galinha na púcara (chicken cooked in wine, tomato, and bacon sauce), several salads, and cachaças(Brazilian liquor distilled from sugarcane). Although the restaurant is officially open only on weekends, you can call ahead to arrange a dinner during the week.
Rua José Antônio Cruz 78, Paranaguá, Paraná, 83206-452, Brazil
Take in the view of the Lagoa de Conceicao and order sequencia de camarão, a local shrimp specialty that comes in three courses: breaded, steamed, and with garlic. Casa do Chico is also a great place to try the stuffed crab shell appetizer "casquinha de siri."
Av. das Rendeiras 1620, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88062-400, Brazil
The real draw at this informal eatery is the setting, in a converted colonial house on one of the city’s liveliest streets. Wind your way through a warren of cozy rooms, or just head straight to the lush, green garden out back, where candles add a romantic glow at night. The menu—Mediterranean with an Asian touch—won’t win awards for imagination, but dishes are well presented and tasty nonetheless.
Rua Fernando Gomes 44, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, 90510-010, Brazil
This off-the-beaten-path restaurant combines no-frills service and undistinguished decor with an outstanding seafood menu. Start with the steamed oysters and then move on to the seafood stew or fish fillet with shrimp sauce.
Rua Fernando José de Andrade 147, Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, 88051-200, Brazil
Don’t be put off by the unprepossessing parking lot that is the entrance to this seaside restaurant in the village of Fazenda da Armação. Little more than a spruced-up fisherman’s shed, Fedo's is decked out inside with fishing nets and curios hauled in along with the catch of the day. Sit at one of the tables outside on the beach, with the sand between your toes, and tuck into a casquinha de siri (stuffed crab shell) and fried shrimp with a cold beer or caipirinha.
Rua Gerino Belmiro dos Santos 73, Santa Catarina, Brazil
Adding a touch of glamour to the casual surf vibe of Praia do Rosa, Tigre Asiático is one worth dressing up for. Sumptuous wooden carvings and Buddhas from Bali, lanterns and drapes all add to the opulence. Low tables and Japanese tatami mats are a novel choice for the supple-limbed. Skip the sushi and order one of the Indonesian or Thai curries, with spice levels toned down to suit the Brazilian palate.
Centrinho do Rosa, Santa Catarina, 88780-000, Brazil
On a tree-lined street in a quiet neighborhood, this traditional restaurant's Spanish owner is an expert at matching Iguaçu's fresh river fish to authentic Spanish seafood recipes. Brazilian ingredients sneak into some dishes—the surubi à Goya (catfish in a tomato and coconut-milk sauce) definitely merits a try.
Rua Quintino Bocaiúva 882, Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná, 85851-130, Brazil
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